Associate Director Arboriculture

Opportunity: An established multi-disciplinary consultancy specialising in environment-led planning and design is seeking an experienced Associate / Technical Director of Arboriculture to lead and expand their national arboricultural consultancy team. This role offers the opportunity to work from either London or Cambridge and is ideal for professionals passionate about leadership, autonomy, and team development. As a key member of the team, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of arboricultural consultancy within a dynamic and growing organisation. Responsibility: Team Leadership & Development: Lead and grow a national arboricultural consultancy team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous professional development. Project Oversight: Take a leadership role in planning projects, coordinating and overseeing delivery, ensuring high-quality outcomes aligned with best practices and relevant British Standards. Business Development: Actively engage in business development by building upon existing client relationships and seeking new opportunities to expand the arboricultural service offering. Technical Excellence: Provide technical input into projects and bids, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and policies, and maintaining a high standard of technical delivery. Strategic Input: Contribute to the development of team objectives, delegate effectively, and make decisions that align with the overall business strategy. Requirements: Experience: Over 10 years of relevant experience in arboriculture consultancy, with a proven track record in project delivery and team management. Qualifications: BSc, Masters, MArborA, or CEnv preferred. Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams, set goals, and manage performance effectively. Client Management: Strong client relationship management skills, with experience in winning new work and maintaining existing client relationships. Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and policy, with the ability to undertake complex technical work and review deliverables produced by the team. Additional Requirements: Full, clean UK driving licence and ownership/use of a car with business insurance. Benefits: Growth Bonus Scheme: Earn up to 10% of your salary as a bonus when company-wide growth targets are met (non-contractual). Generous Leave: Enjoy 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional loyalty leave of up to 5 days for continuous service. Health & Wellbeing: Access private medical care with individual Vitality Health Care and BUPA Cash Plan covering you and up to 4 children. Financial Security: Benefit from a company pension scheme with a 5% match and death in service cover worth 4x your salary. Professional Development: Protected CPD structure, access to an e-learning portal, and coverage of up to 500 per year for professional memberships. Career Growth: Clear frameworks supporting career progression and ongoing development. Lifestyle Perks: Discounted gym memberships, season ticket loans, cycle to work schemes, and discounts on popular brands like Amazon Prime, Apple, Odeon, and more. Support Services: Employee Assistance Program plus financial and mental health support from medical experts. If this looks like the ideal role for you click Apply to submit your CV for review. If you have any questions regarding this or other roles we have available, contact Euan McLeod on . We also offer a 250 referral fee for successful placements, so if anyone friends/colleagues are looking, please put them in touch!